Special Codes and Numbers
These codes, unlike most of the above, cannot be dialled from abroad.
The following are special numbers dialled by themselves:
| Number | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 999, 112 | Emergency services |
| 1191 | Speaking clock |
| 13XXX | Carrier Pre Select (CPS) Codes |
| 1471 | Last-call return |
| 171 | Mobile voicemail |
| 172, 173, and 174X | Reserved for network use |
| 1901–1999 | Telephone company customer service numbers |
The following codes begin special phone numbers:
| Code | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 116 | Harmonised service of social value |
| 118 | Directory enquiries services |
| 151X | Premium-rate numbers (per-call cost) |
| 15X0 (X between 2 and 9 inclusive) | Premium rate numbers (per-minute cost) |
| 1598 and 1599 | Premium rate adult services |
| 1800 | Free numbers |
| 1801 | Eirpac free numbers |
| 1808 | Eircom charge cards and VPN |
| 1850 | Non-geographical shared-cost services, fixed cost per call |
| 1890 | Non-geographical shared-cost services, cost per minute |
| 1891 | Dial-up internet access, local rate |
| 1892 | Dial-up internet access, pay as you go |
| 1893 | Dial-up internet access, partial/full flat-rate |
| 199 | Network engineering tests |
The following prefix regular phone numbers in order to affect how they are handled:
| Code | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 13 | IDA Carrier pre-selection |
| 141 | Block caller line identification for this call |
| 142 | Permit caller line identification for this call (when blocked by default on the line) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Dialling Codes In The Republic Of Ireland
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